danmar123

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Gaia versus Mapleshades
I've tried  both & the Mapleshade's are the winner in my system.  
Vacuuming after ultrasonic vinyl cleaning
I also vac my LPs after ultrasonic cleaning. Glued a rubber & cork mat on a 16’’ lazy susan & installed a old spindle (centered), works like a charm. After a few records, I just vacuum the mat.  
What is the appeal of the Denon 103 cartridges?
I also have to add my 2 cents. I have a new 103r w/all. body , w/ 65 hrs. on it. Also a modded VAS on Rosewood body, w/60 hrs. on that.  Both are installed on an EMT 929 arm on a 948 deck. Now I have an EMT TSD MRB cart w/120 hrs. on that. The det... 
concrete (cinder) block tower with wood chopping block for turntable stand
Here's some interesting info; https://www.theanalogdept.com/what%27s_under_your_table.htm  
most beautiful (looking) speakers
 
Great sound at high volume
I agree with most of the suggestions, & like to add, ALTEC's  
Zavfino
Worth a shot. Just need 100 hrs of burn in. You can always send them back. Enjoy!  
The best speaker cables you’ve had
I've been running Monoprice 4-12 for years now,& just pulled the trigger on 75m of, FURUTECH FS-α36 Flagship OCC HIFI Speaker Cable Fever Grade Audio. Wasn’t cheap.  
Broken banana plug and stuck in amplifier
You can try these, https://www.harborfreight.com/snap-ring-pliers-with-interchangeable-heads-63845.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12169518939&campaignid=12169518939&utm_content=114845751017&... 
Whats playing on your system today?
WBGO  
VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service?
Steve & his son Ray are Class acts!   
Vinyl static ionizers who's used them?
+1 for, destat lll.Works well for me & I haven't any issues. YMMV  
The first-best-last analog item you ever bought
My EMT 948.  
Cartridge Advice Please
If you would like to hear what's on your LP'S, then go for any medium to high end EMT carts.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@avanti1960 Global E, almost a year ago.